Seems like it would help keep the shorts from getting stinky.

Edit 1: friction is the answer

Edit 2: sorry for this edit – i was trying to make a new post, but Blorp for some reason took me to editing this one instead. Trying to put it back the way it was…

    • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      11·
      14 days ago

      That one is more clear to me: a soaking wet underwear is not comfortable.

      Also, swimsuits do not seem to atract body odors. If anything they get chloriny

      • kobra@piefed.zipEnglish
        161·
        14 days ago

        underwear under bike shorts would also be soaking wet though.

          • fraksken@infosec.pub
            7·
            13 days ago

            Maybe if the underwear is not wet, it’s not time for bike wear. This is for endurance and sweat management.

            • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
              1·
              12 days ago

              I thought the padding was to not get back pain. Right now I’m limited to about 30 min on the bike before i have to call it without shorts. With padded shorts i can go like an hour or more. This is mountain biking.